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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

72 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

72 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 49–72 of 72 colleges

University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.2%
Annual cost
$25,215/yr
Grad earnings
$61,945
SAT avg
1,186
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
🏛 Public Reach ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 25.4%
Annual cost
$23,683/yr
Grad earnings
$61,675
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82%
Annual cost
$26,794/yr
Grad earnings
$53,493
SAT avg
1,147
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 31 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in USA?
72 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft in USA?
University of Kansas leads with median graduate earnings of $61,945 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Kansas, Florida State University, Wayne State University, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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